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Err, the title is almost a summary itself. Based on the true story of a Texas mom who tries to hire a hitman (through her ex's brother) to kill either or both a cheerleader and her mother. With the intended victims out of the way, Wanda's daughter gets the chance to become a cheerleader. When the media get hold of the story, Wanda's trial turns into a media circus. Written by
Rob Hartill
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She wanted to give her daughter the best shot at being a cheerleader... The things you do for your kids.
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Trivia
Someone discusses possibility of an exploding baton, an in-joke reference to gag from director
Michael Ritchie's 1975 movie
Smile.
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Goofs
Wanda's voice on tape describes Verna's vehicle as a "1995 Grand Marquis." The film takes place in 1991.
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Quotes
Wanda Holloway:
The things you do for your kids.
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Crazy Credits
credits end with "Finally, no spiders or cheerleaders were killed in the making of this movie"
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Donahue (1970)
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Soundtracks
"Take the Easy Way Out"
Music and lyrics by Julia Simon and
Alex Shantzis
Sung by Julia Simon
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This is one of the best satires I have ever seen on film. Swoosie Kurtz & Beau Bridges are particularly outstanding but all the performances are hilarious & perfectly on target. The material is universally outrageous - all the more so for being based on a true story. Michael Ritchie was a brilliant director whose work has been sadly neglected. Prime Cut & Smile are two of his other masterpieces which deserve resurrection & pristine restoration on DVD. Interesting how some of the best & most off-beat satirical films are about Texas: This plus Texas Chainsaw Massacre plus Murder in Texas plus True Stories.